Australia v Bangladesh: Steve Smith benefits from reprieve but tourists dominate day one of first Test

Australia's Steve Smith was reprieved after a close call on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. The tourists dominated the day, dismissing Australia for 198. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer, taking 6 wickets for 55 runs. The Guardian and BBC News both noted Smith's lone hand in Australia's innings. The Guardian and Cricinfo both focused on the performance of Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud, who took the most wickets.

The Guardian and Yahoo Sports both noted that Australia was humbled by Bangladesh's Mahmud. The Guardian and BBC News both noted that Smith was reprieved. The Guardian and Yahoo Sports both noted that Australia was dismissed for 198. The Guardian and Cricinfo both noted that Mahmud was the standout performer. The Guardian and Yahoo Sports both noted that Australia was humbled by Bangladesh's Mahmud.

The Guardian and Cricinfo both noted that Mahmud was the standout performer. The first day of the first Test in Darwin saw Bangladesh dominate, with Hasan Mahmud taking 6 wickets for 55 runs. Australia was dismissed for 198, with Steve Smith playing a lone hand.